Birkedal group on the cover of Advanced Engineering Materials

The group of Henrik Birkedal has recently published in Advanced Engineering Materials together with researchers from the Wyss Institute of Harvard University.

The paper (DOI 10.1002/adem.201770018) describes a new approach to studying complex materials by combining 3D printing with parametric modeling design tools traditionally used in architecture. The new approach is exemplified by a study of the importance of various structural design parameters for the mechanical performance of mother-of-pearl (nacre) like structures, one of which is shown on the cover. The paper was highlighted in Advanced Science News.